Free & Sustainable Secondary Education, Guatemala

Free & Sustainable Secondary Education, Guatemala

Free & Sustainable Secondary Education, Guatemala

Pajaro de Fuego

Pajaro de Fuego
Painting the Phoenix Project logo on the wall of the primary school set up in San Andres Itzapa.

Waiting for the bus

Waiting for the bus
These kids are waiting for the bus to take them to school, they are some of the lucky ones, who's families can afford the transport.

GVI's school

GVI's school
At Pajaro de Fuego, GVI already provide primary education to the children of surrounding communities.

Happy at school

Happy at school
The children love to learn and have a renewed sense of childhood and happiness whilst having the time and opportunity to make friends.

One to one

One to one
In special cases GVI are able to help with one to one tuition.

Globe trotting

Globe trotting
With international volunteers helping with primary education the children learn a lot about the world they live in.

Fruit!

Fruit!
Fruit and extra food have greatly increased health and concentration spans for the children, many of which only get one small meal a day at home.

Working together

Working together
The schools foster a sense of community with everyone working together towards a brighter future.

The school gates

The school gates
This is Mary at the school gates.

Hygiene

Hygiene
The children even learn hygiene, vital for a healthy life style.

Eager to learn

Eager to learn
Photo from Progress Report 'Improved results for Secondary school'

Eyes on the whiteboard

Eyes on the whiteboard
Photo from Progress Report 'Improved results for Secondary school'

Class interraction

Class interraction
Photo from Progress Report 'Improved results for Secondary school'

Girls secondary education is so important

Girls secondary education is so important
Photo from Progress Report 'Awaiting the results'

English is now part of the curriculum

English is now part of the curriculum
Photo from Progress Report 'Awaiting the results'

One-on-one

One-on-one
Photo from Progress Report 'Awaiting the results'

More than just literacy and numeracy

More than just literacy and numeracy
Photo from Progress Report 'Secondary school and beyond'

More girls than boys

More girls than boys
Photo from Progress Report 'Secondary school and beyond'

English classes are now part of the curriculum

English classes are now part of the curriculum
Photo from Progress Report 'Secondary school and beyond'

Volunteers with GVI keeping fit with the kids.

Volunteers with GVI keeping fit with the kids.
Photo from Progress Report 'Great successes'

Scholarships being awarded.

Scholarships being awarded.
Photo from Progress Report 'Great successes'

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